Obituaries
Jeanette Ferguson
May 19, 2021
Greenville, SC Ms. Jeanette Ferguson, 55, of Greenville, transitioned into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at Magnolia Manor of Greenville. She was a daughter of the late Thomas, Jr., and Carol Crosby Ferguson. She is survived by three sisters, Antoinette Ferguson, Angela Conway, and Sharon (James) Sullivan, all of Greenville, South Carolina; and a host of other nieces,...
Latasha Powers
May 19, 2021
Greenville SC Ms. Latasha Powers, 46, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at McCall Hospice House. She was a daughter of Rev. Charles E. Jackson and the Late Carol Sue Powers. Surviving: her father, Rev. Charles E. (Pam) Jackson; stepparents, Calvin and Angela Milam of Simpsonville, SC; four daughters, Toinette Powers, Kaneisha Powers, Nikia Wells and Sakeena...
Henry Sloan
May 17, 2021
HENRY ALEX SLOAN GAINED HIS HEAVENLY WINGS ON MONDAY MAY 17, 2021 AT YALE NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL WITH HIS FAMILY BY HIS SIDE. HENRY WAS BORN IN EASLEY, SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE LATE EUGENE & JENNIE B. SLOAN. HE ATTENDED SIMPSON ELEMENTARY AND CLEARVIEW HIGH SCHOOL. HE WAS PREDECEASED IN DEATH BY HIS BROTHERS LONZO, FELIX, AND CHARLES SLOAN, SISTERS...
Averold Hill
May 17, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Averold Demetric “Meechie” Hill, 55, of Greenville, passed on Monday, May 17, 2021, at Prisma Health. He was a son of the late Charles Greenlee and Anita Faye Gaines. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Wells-Hill of the home; two daughters, Latisha (Preston) Lounds of Greenville, SC and Ebony Harrison of Atlanta, GA; three sisters, April...
Rekenya Bowens
May 17, 2021
Greenville, SC Ms. Rekenya Marissa Bowens, 34, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed May 17, 2021, at Prisma Health. She was a daughter of Kenneth Bowens and the late Melissa McMahan. Surviving: her father, Robert McMahan; her maternal grandmother, Mary Hailstock, of Greenville; paternal grandmothers, Dorothy Mayes, of Greenville; and Louise Bowens; of Simpsonville, SC; one sister, Majera Bowens of the...
Jerry Brown
May 16, 2021
Greenville SC Mr. Jerry Brown, 69, of Greenville, departed this life on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Prisma Health. He was a son of Mary Brown and the late Jackie Brown. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one son, Jerry (Kenya) Brown of Gray Court, SC; five sisters, Peggy (Raymond) Phelps and Linda Brown, both of Greenville,...
William Dawkins
May 16, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. William Ferlandis “Land”, "Dawk" Dawkins, 66, of Greenville, departed this life on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at McCall Hospice House. He was a son of the late William and Ruthie Mae Dawkins. He is survived by three sisters, Genovia Dawkins, Sylvia Martin and Earnestine (John) Turner, all of Greenville, SC; one brother, Lemartinus Dawkins; and a host...
Mayzella Brown
May 16, 2021
Greenville, SC Mrs. Mayzella Hudson Brown, 65, of Greenville, South Carolina, gained her wings on Sunday, May 16, 2021, at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Willie T. and Minnie Ruth Hudson. She is survived by her husband, Lasko Brown; one daughter, Kisey (Barry) Danladi of Simpsonville, SC; one godson, Jayceon Boggs of Greenville, SC; eight sisters,...
Evetta Garrett Weaver
May 16, 2021
Salley, South Carolina Mrs. Evetta Garrett Weaver, 85, of Salley, South Carolina, passed May 16, 2021, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Benny Tyler and Nellie Renee Mays Brown. Surviving: one daughter, Thomasina Garrett of Salley, SC; one son, Thomas Garrett of Fairburn, GA; three stepsons, Celester Weaver of Aiken, SC, Larry (Jacqueline) Weaver of Hephzibah,...
David Thompson
May 16, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. David Thompson, 65, of Greenville, passed on Sunday, May 16, 2021, at his residence. He was a son of the late Wallace, Sr. and Lillie Ruth Thompson. He is survived by his daughter, Shareeka Thompson of Greenville, SC; two sons, Terrance Thompson of Atlanta, GA and David James Thompson of the home; fiancé, Denise Carter of the...
Eddie Williams
May 16, 2021
Travelers Rest, SC Mr. Eddie Williams, 103, of Travelers, SC, passed on Sunday, May 16, 2021, at his residence. He was the son of the late Pauline Gilliard Wade. Surviving: one daughter, Sylvine (Fred) Duck of Travelers Rest, SC; three sons, Jerome Williams, Billy Williams, Timothy Williams, all of Travelers Rest, SC; twenty-four grandchildren; fifty-four great-grandchildren; twenty-one great-great-grandchildren; and a...
William Belcher
May 15, 2021
Mauldin SC Mr. William Hugh Belcher 81, of Mauldin, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday May 15, 2021 at his residence. He was a son of the late John Smith and Margaret Belcher. Surviving: his wife, Dorothy Belcher of the home; one daughter, Carol (Jerry) Ligon of Piedmont, SC; two sons, Joel Belcher and Darrell (Maria) Belcher, both of Simpsonville,...
Levon Stanley
May 15, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Levon “Billy” Stanley, 72 of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. He was a son of the late Lucius and Rosa Hines Stanley. Surviving: his wife, Margie Stanley of the home; three daughters, Tina Ruth Burrough and Bilquanetta Stanley, both of Conway, SC and Angela Lunford (Willie Jennnings) of...
Laura Yeargin
May 14, 2021
Mrs. Laura Yeargin, 100, of Greenville, passed on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Easley Place. She was the daughter of the late Reverend Samuel and Mrs. Clemmie Halsey. Surviving: one son, Nathaniel (Jean) Wilson of Greensboro, NC; one stepdaughter Dr. Marshalyn Yeargin-Allsopp (Dr. Ralph Allsopp) of Atlanta, GA; one stepson, Rev. Dr. Grady (Minister Patricia) Yeargin, Jr., of Atlanta, GA;...
Rudolph Cullins
May 14, 2021
Piedmont, SC Mr. Rudolph “Doc” Cullins, 73, of Piedmont, peacefully departed this life on Friday, May 14, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Anderson County to the late Allen, Sr. and Cora Lee Cullens. He is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Mrs. Roxie Cullins; one daughter, Rochelle (Spencer) Mosley of Piedmont, South Carolina; one sister,...
Bishop Ernest Mayer
May 13, 2021
Greenville, SC Bishop Ernest W. Mayer, 71, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Thursday May 13, 2021, at McCall Hospice House, Simpsonville, SC. He was the son of the late Harvey and Ellen Toland Mayers. Surviving: his wife, First Lady Francine Mayer of the home; two daughters, Michelle McCullough of Greenville, SC and Londale Evette (Franklin) Durham of Lima, OH;...
James Hendrix
May 12, 2021
Easley, SC Mr. James Edward Hendrix, 80, of Easley, peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at his residence. He was a son of the late Claude and Lucille Hendrix. He is survived by his wife, Jessie Hendrix; two daughters, Anna Robinson of Pelzer, SC and Lenora (Mason) Smith of Easley, SC; two sons, Jimmy (Jackie) Hendrix of...
Jimmy Martin
May 12, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Jimmy Noel Martin, 58, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.He was a son of the late Billy Gilliam and Shirley Ann Martin. Surviving: one daughter, Tiffany Martin of Fountain Inn, SC; one brother, Patrick Martin of Greenville, SC; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Service: Monday, May 24, 2021, 3:00...
Ella Pennie
May 12, 2021
Miami, FL Rev. Ella Mae Pennie 86, of Miami, Florida, passed May 12, 2021, at Jackson Memorial South Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Oscar and Gracie Burts Johnson. Surviving: one daughter, Arletha M. (Richard) Hire Miller of Miami, FL; two sons, James Walter Pennie and Ira J. Pennie, both of Miami, FL; two sisters, Rev. Dr. Flora...
Marvin Gantt
May 12, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Marvin Gantt, Sr., 95, of Greenville, passed on Wednesday May 12, 2021, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Pendleton, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Patrick Benson and Phyllis Webb. He is survived by four daughters, Dorothy Jean (Johnny) Earle, Deborah (Tom) Walton, Gwendolyn Mims, and Sonji (Aaron Adams), all of Greenville, SC;...